South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 24

JOHANNESBURG, July 24 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect South African markets on Thursday.

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GLOBAL MARKETS

Oil prices fell to a seven-week low below $125 a barrel on Thursday amid a view U.S. energy demand has reached a tipping point, sending investors back into Asian stocks for the fourth consecutive day.

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ZIMBABWE

Business confidence in Zimbabwe fell even lower last year, the country's main industry body said on Wednesday, adding that it hoped talks between the government and opposition would reverse a deep economic crisis.

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